Calcaneal Malunions - Kenneth S. “Buck” Smith, MD

Calcaneal Malunions

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

• Identify the clinical indications for subtalar distraction arthrodesis in the management of calcaneal malunion

• Describe the surgical technique for subtalar distraction arthrodesis with bone-block grafting, including operative approach, bone graft harvest, and fixation methods

• Interpret key radiographic parameters used to evaluate correction of calcaneal malunion, including talo-calcaneal height (TCH), talo-calcaneal angle (TCA), talar declination angle (TDA), and talo-first metatarsal angle (TFMA)

Components

• This course provides for 0.25 CME
• Estimated time to complete the activity - The program will take approximately 0.25 hours to complete
• The course was originally released in 2026
• There is a post assessment quiz and a survey at the end of the event. A score of 76% or better is required to pass the course

Course Staff

About the Speaker

Kenneth S. “Buck” Smith, MD

Dr. Kenneth S. "Buck" Smith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who is fellowship-trained in foot and ankle conditions. He treats all orthopedic ailments and provides minimally invasive treatments, total joint replacements, and joint arthroscopy. He also specializes in trauma care. Over the course of his career, Dr. Smith has cared for professional athletes on teams such as the Colorado Rockies, the Denver Broncos, and the Denver Nuggets, as well as athletes at the University of Colorado. In his spare time, Dr. Smith enjoys hunting, fishing, playing basketball and softball, and brewing his own beer.

Cost of Course

Refund Policy

There are no refunds for on demand courses

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